Women of Holy Blossom represents the interests of Jews who are comfortable in female spaces, seek female experiences, and wish to raise up female voices, at Holy Blossom Temple and in local and global communities. We are an affiliate of Women of Reform Judaism. 

Chag Purim Sameach & Happy Women's History Month!

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From your Leadership Council

Meet your Leadership Council. Reach out at any time with questions and comments. We love to hear from members.

Corinne Black [Lead Coordinator]

Caroline Ingvaldsen [Rep to the HBT Board, Recording Secretary]

Janice Babins [Parliamentarian]

Sara Charney [President of WRJ]

Gillian Rosenberg [Communications Coordinator]

Cheryl Sylvester [WAG]

Elizabeth Bate [WAG]

Megan Stephens [WAG]

Etienne kaplan [Judaica & Art Shop]

Jan Simonsky [Judaica & Art Shop]

Jill Kamin [Judaica & Art Shop]

From the RAC of Reform Judaism

Purim: Women's Rights and the Story of Esther This brief commentary, from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, reflects on the connection between Purim and International Women’s Day.

What are WHB's obligations toward Jewish women, all women, and Jews? Please send us your thoughts. They will help to guide our vision and mission.

From WRJ

Vashti is Now: Accountability in the Reform Movement and in Our Communities In this blog post, Rabbi Jill Maderer asks: What does King Ahashverosh’s story say about consent, and what does our storytelling of an abusive king—cast as a silly fool—say about accountability?

From Sefaria

Word-by-Word: A Jewish Women’s Writing Circle This initiative will provide 20 Jewish women writers, who are engaged in serious Torah scholarship, support and guidance to complete publishable books of Jewish textual analysis. It includes a 3-year stipend, skill-based workshops, professional coaching, peer mentoring, an annual retreat, and opportunities to network with publishers and experienced authors. Apply by March 13, 2023.

From the Judaica & Art Shop

Thinking ahead to Passover… This classic Haggadah can be purchased at the Judaica & Art Shop for $25. It contains a complete home service, in contemporary gender-inclusive language, an extensive selection of songs and supplemental readings and meditations, and beautiful illustrations by Leonard Baskin. Please place bulk orders by March 8.

Drop in for a visit on Sunday mornings, 9:30-12:30, to see what other treats we have for Passover.

Save the Date

Temple member and award winning author, Anne Dublin, has released a new book called She's a Mensch! The book profiles 10 exceptional Jewish women.

Please mark your calendar for the launch on Monday, May 15 at 7pm ET, in person at Holy Blossom Temple and online. This event is cosponsored by WHB, Second Story Press, and the Association of Jewish Libraries-Canada. More information to come.

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